Drug interactions
Caspofungin + Leniolisib
Severity: Moderate
Caspofungin and Leniolisib: moderate interaction.
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Summary
Leniolisib inhibits OATP1B1 and OATP1B3, which are involved in hepatic uptake of caspofungin. Caspofungin exposure may rise, with possible hepatic effects.
What this interaction means in plain words
Caspofungin and Leniolisib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken.
Caspofungin belongs to Anti Fungals; Leniolisib belongs to Miscellaneous.
Why it happens
Leniolisib inhibits OATP1B1/1B3, reducing hepatic uptake of caspofungin.
What to do
Monitor liver function tests during coadministration. Consider an alternative antifungal if hepatic abnormalities occur.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Should I take them at different times of day?
- Does the dose of either medicine need to change?
- Is there anything I should avoid, such as alcohol or certain foods, while on both?
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Other interactions of Caspofungin
- Apalutamide + Caspofungin Moderate
- Carbamazepine + Caspofungin Moderate
- Caspofungin + Cyclosporin Moderate
- Caspofungin + Cyclosporine Moderate
- Caspofungin + Dexamethasone Moderate
- Caspofungin + Efavirenz Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Caspofungin with Leniolisib?
MediHelp rates the interaction as moderate. Caspofungin and Leniolisib can affect each other. The combination is often manageable, but it may need a change of dose, a change of timing, or extra checks while both are taken. Leniolisib inhibits OATP1B1 and OATP1B3, which are involved in hepatic uptake of caspofungin. Caspofungin exposure may rise, with possible hepatic effects.
How serious is the interaction between Caspofungin and Leniolisib?
MediHelp rates it moderate, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Monitor liver function tests during coadministration. Consider an alternative antifungal if hepatic abnormalities occur.
What other medicines interact with Caspofungin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Caspofungin with, for example, Apalutamide, Carbamazepine, Cyclosporin. The full list is on the Caspofungin page.
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